All articles from: Monday, July 5th, 2010

Former Raider Russell Is Arrested in Alabama

The former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell, chosen No. 1 over all in the 2007 N.F.L. draft, was arrested in Mobile, Ala., and charged with possession of codeine syrup.


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Lombardi: Arrest likely the end for Russell’s NFL hopes

Michael Lombardi appeared on NFL Total Access on Monday, telling host Fran Charles that he believes JaMarcus Russell’s arrest for possession of a controlled substance likely marks the end of the road for the former Raiders QB in the NFL.

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Free agent QB JaMarcus Russell no longer on Jets’ radar after arrest

JaMarcus Russell effectively eliminated himself from becoming a Jet any time this millennium with his latest bonehead move. The free agent quarterback was arrested at his Alabama home today for…

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Martinez: “Raiders ruined JaMarcus”

According to quarterbacks coach Tom Martinez, JaMarcus Russell isn’t too blame for his lack of progress since 2007. Rather the Raiders are naturally at fault for Russell’s woes and he believes that he could thrive should he serve as a backup in New York. Tom Martinez is a nationally renowned quarterbacks coach, and has been the personal [...]

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JaMarcus Russell arrested for possession of codeine syrup

Alabama authorities say former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has been charged with possession of codeine syrup — a controlled substance — without a prescription.

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Ex-Raiders QB Russell arrested on Ala. drug charge

Alabama authorities say former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell has been charged with possession of codeine syrup — a controlled substance — without a prescription.

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The Shutdown Corner Interview: Louis Murphy (Part 2) (Yahoo! Sports)

If you’re looking for an interesting sleeper team this year, you may be surprised at what the Oakland…

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The Shutdown Corner Interview: Louis Murphy (Part 1) (Yahoo! Sports)

If you’re looking for an interesting sleeper team this year, you may be surprised at what the Oakland…

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Link: McKnight Revamps Workout Regimen

Joe McKnight learned on his first day of work that the NFL would be a bit more vigorious than college ball. After leaving his breakfast on the field and hitting the bench with cramps in his leg and calf, McKnight aknowledged he was out of shape and unprepared. Hopefully, there won’t be an encore as McKnight, [...]

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NFL | JaMarcus Russell arrested

Unrestricted free-agent QB JaMarcus Russell (Raiders) was arrested Monday, July 5, for possession of a controlled substance, reports Adam Schefter, from ESPN. Our View: Schefter also reported that the substance was codeine syrup. This will certainly put a dent in Russell’s hope to play in the NFL again this year. He may not like it, but he could be bound for the UFL this season.

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